For more than fifteen years the Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) has successfully supported research, teaching and public service in the social sciences, arts and humanities in Cambodia and the Mekong region. To better strengthen the country’s cultural and educational institutions and further integrate Cambodian scholars into regional and international exchange, CKS launched a new series of workshops to develop the capabilities of current scholars, professionals and students. Two interrelated developments have shaped the scope of CKS’ attention in recent years.

Program Overview
This 2016 program is intended for mid-career scholars, development professionals, and civil servants from Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, who seek to deepen their analytical skills and critical thinking abilities with the goals of allowing them to improve their decision-making capacities as future agents of change within a dynamic growing regional network.

“Exploring conflict in the ASEAN region: Environmental Change and
Challenges in Southeast Asia”

Program Overview

This 2016 program is intended for mid-career scholars, development professionals, and civil servants from Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, who seek to deepen their analytical skills and critical thinking abilities with the goals of allowing them to improve their decision-making capacities as future agents of change within a dynamic growing regional network